Cptnslw

[flipstah]

Re: Cptnslw

Now we only need Jezza and Hamster Nice car, you could probably invest in a 4motion controller? It turned my mom's 3.2FSI 4motion Passat into a S4 killer, at least on the Chinese roads...

Thanks! I did buy an HPA Competition controller but had issues installing it over the weekend. Possible fitment issue so I emailed HPA about it and hopefully will deal it with it this week.

[kujiwara]

Re: Cptnslw

Now we only need Jezza and Hamster Nice car, you could probably invest in a 4motion controller? It turned my mom's 3.2FSI 4motion Passat into a S4 killer, at least on the Chinese roads...

[asp gti]

Re: Cptnslw

Bags are for garbage. If you get them that's likely how you're car will handle. If you don't care about that then it's not an issue.

And i was actually going to use TJ as an example for the bags vs. coils argument. iirc he only had bags for a few weeks before he tossed them and got a good coil set up. This was after doing alot of research, getting a good kit and doing sway bars and other things to make the handling as good as could be

[asp gti]

Re: Cptnslw

you could also try Cort or any of the other guys at unban expressions. they can get alot of vw/audi rep wheels

[flipstah]

Re: Cptnslw

Natty may be able to hook you up!

PM'd! Cross fingers.

[luuluu]

Re: Cptnslw

BAH. Deal fell apart.

Anyone know where I can buy OEM Audi/VW rims other than the dealership?

Natty may be able to hook you up!

[flipstah]

Re: Cptnslw

BAH. Deal fell apart.

Anyone know where I can buy OEM Audi/VW rims other than the dealership?

[flipstah]

Re: Cptnslw

Yep, that thread was very helpful to me when I was trying to decide on wheels.

You should be good with that setup. I'd definitely recommend that you roll your fenders when you go lower, though

Thanks, Scott! Now, if only I can get that deal wrapped up in Vortex haha!

Fingers crossed.

[CGY_GTI]

Re: Cptnslw

That's an awesome thread. Thanks!

Here's what ET41 looks like. Not bad:


I'll def change the tires when I go lower though.

Yep, that thread was very helpful to me when I was trying to decide on wheels.

You should be good with that setup. I'd definitely recommend that you roll your fenders when you go lower, though

[flipstah]

Re: Cptnslw

You might want a slightly higher offset than that, but that *should* be ok. That will be a pretty aggressive fitment though... Odds are that you'll poke. My OEM wheels are 17x7.5 ET51 and my summers are 19x8.5 ET44. My summers sit almost perfectly flush with my fenders. If you can get a mid to high 40s offset then that would probably be best.

Scroll through this thread and you'll probably be able to figure out what offset will be best, as well as tires size to avoid rubbing when you lower the car

Edit: Actually, it looks like you should be fairly flush with that setup. You'll definitely want stretched tires when you go lower though. Probably a 215/40R18 if you're static, maybe a 205 if you decide to do bags.

That's an awesome thread. Thanks!

Here's what ET41 looks like. Not bad:

I'll def change the tires when I go lower though.

[CGY_GTI]

Re: Cptnslw

You might want a slightly higher offset than that, but that *should* be ok. That will be a pretty aggressive fitment though... Odds are that you'll poke. My OEM wheels are 17x7.5 ET51 and my summers are 19x8.5 ET44. My summers sit almost perfectly flush with my fenders. If you can get a mid to high 40s offset then that would probably be best.

Scroll through this thread and you'll probably be able to figure out what offset will be best, as well as tires size to avoid rubbing when you lower the car

Edit: Actually, it looks like you should be fairly flush with that setup. You'll definitely want stretched tires when you go lower though. Probably a 215/40R18 if you're static, maybe a 205 if you decide to do bags.

[flipstah]

Re: Cptnslw

Looking at rims... Someone indulge with "Will It Fit?":

18x8 ET40
225/40/18

[funkin]

Re: Cptnslw

Bags are for garbage. If you get them that's likely how you're car will handle. If you don't care about that then it's not an issue.

[asp gti]

Re: Cptnslw

That's how I feel when I park next to the other R's on the cruises.

Hahaha

[P Arkus]

Re: Cptnslw

but on a serious note i'd save up and get bilsteins coils (pss10's) or something

This. Plus this way you can do it slowly (coils first, then sway bars if wanted, then other suspension goodies) without having to spend a huge lump sum of cash. Perhaps even have it ready for Driven